Philosophy Department: Lecturer Pool

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 8,872 - 24,965; Part time

Job summary

A California educational institution is seeking applicants for the Philosophy Pre-six Lecturer position. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses and requires a Ph.D. in philosophy or a closely related field. This is a pool position with variable appointment times, contingent on departmental needs and funding availability. Applicants with university teaching experience are preferred. Salary estimates range from $8,872 to $24,965 for five-credit courses.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) required.
• Demonstrated record of teaching required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy.
• Supplement the department’s core curriculum.

Skills

University teaching experience

Philosophy expertise

Education

Ph.D. in philosophy or related field

Job description

Philosophy Department: Lecturer Pool

Position Overview

Position title: Philosophy Pre‑six Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five‑credit course is $8,872‑$24,965 (based on salary points 1‑36). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.

Percent time: Variable, based on the course load assigned.

Anticipated start: Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit’s instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2025 through fall quarter 2026. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.

Position duration: Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.

Application Window

Open date: June 16, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Philosophy Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach courses that will supplement the department’s core curriculum, which include the following areas: logic, history of philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, value theory, and introductory courses.

The hiring unit will not sponsor employment‑eligible immigration statuses for this position.

Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.

Philosophy Department: https://philosophy.ucsc.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted)

• Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in philosophy, ethics, logic, philosophy and religious studies, or a closely related field.
• A demonstrated record of university teaching experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter – Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
• Teaching Statement – Teaching statement appropriate for the students that enroll at UC Santa Cruz. Candidates are urged to review the statement guidelines before preparing their application.

Reference requirements

• 2‑4 letters of reference required. Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at https://academicpersonnel.ucsc.edu/confidentiality-statements/.

Apply link: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01934

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC Santa Cruz

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
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It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at [e-mail] or (831) 459‑4602.

Job location

Santa Cruz, California

To apply

Visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01934